Question

exam: preventing and managing accidents

1. which intervention would be an organization - centered approach?

ambulating with an assistive device
educating an individual about the dangers of smoking around oxygen
repairing devices or equipment
providing a smoke apron for the individual

1. you are walking by the ice machine and notice water on the floor from a leak. what is the immediate action you should take to prevent an injury?

ignore the water on the floor.
leave the water on the floor and notify the charge nurse.
put a hazard sign over the water.
notify the administrator about the leak.

1. you are getting ready to assist an individual to their wheelchair. what is the most appropriate action to take at this time?

make sure the wheelchair is in good working condition.
notify the charge nurse to inspect the wheelchair.
notify the maintenance department to inspect the wheelchair.
ask the individual to inspect the wheelchair.

Explanation:

• Question 6: An organization - centered approach focuses on the organization's infrastructure and equipment. Repairing devices or equipment is an organizational - level intervention as it pertains to the organization's resources. Ambulating with an assistive device and providing a smoke apron are individual - centered. Educating an individual is also individual - centered.
• Question 7: Putting a hazard sign over the water is the immediate action to prevent injury. Ignoring the water is unsafe. Leaving the water and notifying the charge nurse or notifying the administrator may take time and not prevent an immediate fall.
• Question 8: Making sure the wheelchair is in good working condition is the most appropriate action. It is a basic safety check that can be done immediately. Notifying the charge nurse or maintenance department may be unnecessary if a simple check shows it is in good condition. Asking the individual (who may not be a professional) to inspect is not reliable.

Answer:

1. Repairing devices or equipment
2. Put a hazard sign over the water
3. Make sure the wheelchair is in good working condition